Rio CVB: Rio CVB

Rio Convention & Visitors Bureau was indicated this year for the World Travel Awards (WTA), in the category South America's Leading Tourist Board.

Rio CVB has already won 4 World Travel Awards in the years 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2010.

The WTA was launched in 1993 to recognize and award institutions and companies in the tourist industry. Official online voting is already open on the World Travel Awards website.

A complete list of indications is available on the site www.worldtravelawards.com/nominees

Below we list some of Rio CVB sponsors also indicated:

Riocentro - South America's Leading Meetings & Conference Centre Copacabana Palace and InterContinental Rio - South America's Leading Business Hotels Fasano Rio de Janeiro - South America's Leading Boutique Hotel Copacabana Palace - South America's Leading Hotel Port of Rio - South America's Leading Cruise Port TAM - South America's Leading Airline

The city of Rio de Janeiro is indicated for the award for best destination, and Copacabana and Ipanema beaches also compete for the award for the best beach in South America.